Check it out… A mix tape USB flash drive from Fred Flare Unfortunately with only 512 MB of storage, it’s novelty outweighs its usefulness. Note to FredFlare- Send me an e-mail when you upgrade the drive space to 1, 2, or 5 GB! Then I’ll buy in bulk! Thanks for reading Tech Savvy Mama through…
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Update: Play With Pictures
I just got an e-mail with my code to get my full licensed version of Play With Pictures! If you haven’t had a chance to download a trial of Play With Pictures yet, there are still free licenses available to download the full version. For more information about Play With Pictures and the details of…
Keeping in Touch With Loved Ones: Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 and Wireless Mobile Mouse (plus giveaway!)
Have you noticed all the great giveaways this week? Yes, dear readers, it is share the love week on Tech Savvy Mama in honor of Valentine’s Day. Today I have another great giveaway courtesy of Microsoft- a prize package containing a Microsoft LifeCam VX-5500 and a Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000. Having a video camera connected…
Fun Easy Photo Editing with Play With Pictures (Plus Free Download!)
I’ve always wanted the ability to do cool things with photos but am still trying to find time to learn PhotoShop. I just had the opportunity to try my hand at photo editing made easy with a new program called Play With Pictures. Officially launching today, Play With Pictures allows users to take photos and…
Restore Your PC in Honor of Clean Out Your Computer Day!
Did you know that today, February 9, is Clean Out Your Computer Day? Anecdotal evidence demonstrates that many valuable hours are often wasted because of slow computers. Psychological research also documents the negative influences of clutter – digital or otherwise – in our life. Despite this research, few users take time to proactively clean out…
Website of the Week: FreeConference.com
Late at night when Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer are sleeping, I’m on conference calls. This week has been filled with them and while most are arranged through corporate call services that I dial into, others I’ve had to arrange myself. While my office is pretty equipped for working from home, I don’t have…
Tech Savvy Daddy’s Deal Sites and Money Saving Tips
The economy stinks. People are losing their jobs, foregoing raises, and watching as retirement and college funds evaporate so some days it just feels so wrong to review the new flashy tech products. On one hand, I’d hate for you to waste your money on some lackluster product that won’t serve its purpose but if…
I know you love me…
…So please click here to nominate me for the Scholastic Parent & Child Mommy Blogger Awards as many times as you’d like between now and February 13! This site has always been a labor of love for me and I’d love to be recognized by you as having one of the best mom blogs on…
Website of the Week: Blog Readibility Test
The Blog Readability Test rates your blog’s readability and the level of education that readers need in order to understand the site. Congrats Tech Savvy Mama readers! I feel like a mom whose first-born has just received their first A! I always knew you were a savvy bunch but now it has been confirmed! Bloggers–…
Good Reads: Computers vs. Post-Its and Barack’s Blackberry
Beth Blecherman of TechMamas shared via Twitter a Forbes post called Why Computers Can’t Kill Post-Its. Despite high-end expensive technology, the Post-It note is an essential supply in the workplace. I don’t know about you but I have little clusters of Post-Its surrounding my monitor waiting in the wings for my next to-do list or…
